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House approves easier process for Utahns to remove names from initiative and referendum petitions
Summary
The Utah House on March 3 approved second substitute Senate Bill 275, 50–24, creating a process for petition signers to remove their names by filing identifying information with county clerks who forward requests to the lieutenant governor; supporters said it levels the playing field, opponents called the timing a rule change 'midstream.'
The Utah House on March 3 passed second substitute Senate Bill 275, 50–24, a measure sponsored in the House by Representative Wimmer that changes how citizens can withdraw their names from initiative and referendum petitions.
Under the bill, a signer who wishes to be removed would submit a form including their name, address, the last four digits of their Social Security number, their driver’s license number and a signature to their county clerk. County clerks would forward validated removal requests to the lieutenant governor for final removal from petition lists.
Supporters said the bill corrects an unfair imbalance in the…
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